M5od Transmission



The Correct Quality M5R2 Manual Transmissions and Parts the First Time

Ford 5.0L Speed Density, Power Tips

M5R2 TRANSMISSION REAR MAIN SHAFT BEARING & NP126 NP144 NP226 TRANSFER CASE REAR OUTPUT BEARING FITS '88+ FORD, '02+ GM, '04+ DODGE. $28.88 $19.88 $33.99. The M5OD is a top-shift, fully-synchronized, five-speed manual transmission (7003), equipped with an overdrive fifth gear ratio. All gear changes (including reverse) are accomplished with synchronizer sleeves. The case (7005), case cover (7222), and extension housing (7A039) are.

  1. 1995 F-150 6Cyl, M5OD-R2 Manual Transmission. After replacing the '3rd & 4th' shift fork, and troubleshooting the assembly for a couple days, I came to a realization the OD of the portion that secures on the shaft was 0.075' oversize. It was causing this fork to get stuck with '1st &.
  2. The M5OD-R2 was the heavy-duty version of the M50D-R1, which transmitted power for the compact Ford Ranger, but was virtually identical in design. The 1992 F-150's five-speed transmission only came with trucks equipped with the 4.9-liter in-line six-cylinder engine or the 5-liter V-8.

Below find a detailed list includes new transmissions,rebuilt transmissions,bearing rebuild kits with and without synchrony rings. Gaskets and seals,bushings,individual bearings,synchro and slider,synchro ring kits,shift forks, gears input shafts,cluster and main shafts,cases,shift components and miscellaneous parts.

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The M5R2 transmissions were used by both Ford and Mazda in Broncos and F series pickup trucks starting in 1988 The M5R@ is a top loaded all aluminum 5 speed transmission with an integrated bell housing and shift tower. This transmission is a fully synchronized unit with all brass synchronizer rings in all gears. This transmission has a tapered front input shaft bearing that is 90mm OD. The M5R2 has a cast iron rear bearing retainer. Three rubber plugs are used on the shift tower. It is suggested that you inspect the 5th/reverse assembly for updates before ordering parts.

Free M5R2 5 Speed manual transmission Parts Illustration

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M5R2 New Transmissions

New Part NumberDescriptionYour Cost
N.I.MTFRD048N1997Up
Ford F Series Pickup 4.2L V6 2WD $926.67
N.I.MTFRD049N1997Up
Ford F Series Pickup 4.6L V8 2WD $926.67

M5R2 New Transmissions

N.I.MTFRD0011988UpFord F Series Pickup 2WD$1,133.33
N.I.MTFRD0021988UpFord F Series Pickup 4WD$900.00
N.I.MTFRD046Ford Mustang V8 non removable bell housing 1989 1995$1,533.33
N.I.MTFRD0481997UpFord F Series Pickup 4.2L V6 2WD$926.67
N.I.MTFRD0491997UpFord F Series Pickup 4.6L V8 2WD$926.67
N.I.MTFRD0501997UpFord F Series Pickup 4.6L V8 4WD$926.67
N.I.MTFRD0671997UpFord F Series Pickup 4.2L V6 4WD$926.67
N.I.MTFRD09120052008Ford F Series Pickup 4.2L V6 2WD$1,193.33
Core Charge on Above Transmissions$250.00

Bearing Rebuild Kits M5R2

Bearing Rebuild Kits
N.I.BK248AWS
M5R2 (1 Piece 2nd Synchro) (33 T 5th & Reverse Slider) Updated 5th/Rev 1Up992- $277.13
N.I.BK248B19881997
RKE (Mazda Design) $162.92
N.I.BK248CWS1999Up
M5R2 (3 Piece 2nd Synchro) $484.94
N.I.BK248WS19881990
M5R2 (1 Piece 2nd Synchro) (42 T 5th & Reverse Slider) F150, F250, non updated 5th/Rev $296.40
N.I.MWT24819881999
M5R2 (1 Piece 2nd Synchro) (33 T 5th & Reverse Slider) $237.99
N.I.MWT24819881997
M5R2 (1 Piece 2nd Synchro) (42 T 5th & Reverse Slider) $237.99
N.I.MWT248
M5R2 (3 Piece 2nd Synchro) $237.99

M5R2 Gaskets, Seals andBushings

N.I.E8TZ-7223A-R19881999Gasket Top Cover$14.73
4520020519881999Seal Input Metal Clad$4.69
5020020619881999Seal Rear (4WD)$8.00
5020020819881999Seal Rear (2WD)$4.33
8TZ-7277A-R19881999Seal Shift Tower$14.53
99541-0200119881999O-Ring Reverse Shift Lever$1.00
2E8TZ-7040B19881999Seal Baffle$3.89
5810045819881999Bushing Extension Housing$14.93

M5R2 Bearings

Bearings
3105NJ0620VH19881999Bearing Counter Shaft (Front) Needle Bearing$58.07
1L5Z-7133AA19971998Bearing Needle 1st Gear $2.10
1L5Z-7133AA19971998Bearing Needle 2nd Gear $2.10
276208/37A19881999Bearing Main Shaft (Rear)$21.29
426304-N19881999Bearing Counter Shaft (Rear)$8.00
33E8TZ-7121B19881999Bearing Counter Shaft (Center)$48.08
15E8TZ-7127B19881999Bearing Needle 3rd Gear$2.00
N.I.E8TZ-7133AA 19881999Bearing Needle 1/2 Gear$5.33
E8TZ-7173CNeedle Sleeve 1st Gear$10.00
4E8TZ-7C096B19881999Bearing Needle Input to 3-5 Hub Thrust$13.00
39E8TZ-7N270B19881999Bearing Needle Reverse Gear need 2 ea.$8.33
E8TZ-7R130A19971998Bearing Needle 5th Gear Counter Shaft 2 req $20.00
7K31X42X2419881999Bearing Input Pocket$6.67
18M5R2-NK19881999Bearing Needle Kit Pocket not included$44.00
NJK207Bearing Counter Shaft$46.67
N.I.NK-M5R219881999Needle Bearing Kit (Pocket Brg not included)$44.00
4R38Z-2A19881999Bearing Input$46.53
22R40-3819881999Bearing Main Shaft Tapered (Center)$38.00

M5R2 Sliders and Syncro Rings

Hub Slider
E8TZ-7124M19971998Hub 3/4 $30.00
643HF1TZ-7124F-R19961998Slider 5th Reverse (33 T)$270.84
F1TZ-7124F-R19971998Slider 5th/Rev Updated F-Mazda Late $270.84
F1TZ-7124H-R19971998Slider Hub 3/4 Syncro Assy only F150$60.08
F75Z-7124DD-HHub 1/2$46.67
643HM5R2-1519871995Slider 5th Reverse (42 T)$42.92
Syncro
1L5Z-7A044B1988UpSyncro Keys$2.67
N.I.E8TZ-7107E-R19881991Reverse Blocker non-updated $47.12
6F1TZ-7107A-R1992UpSyncro Ring 5th Gear Updated 33Teeth$9.09
6F1TZ-7107D-R1992UpSynchro Ring (Reverse 33 T)$12.00
6F1TZ-7107E-R1992UpSynchro Ring 5th (42 T)$7.67
6F1TZ-7107FA19971998Synchro Ring 3rd$8.23
6F1TZ-7107G-R19881999Synchro Ring 1st thru 4TH$8.23
6F1TZ-7124F-R1992UpSyncro Assembly 5th/Reverse Updated$270.84
6F1TZ-7124G19881996Syncro Assembly 1/2$149.00
6F1TZ-7124G-R1988UpSyncro Sleeve 1/2 only 1988-Up$149.00
6F1TZ-7124H-R19881996Synchro Assembly 3-4 (Slider & Hub Only)$60.08
6F1TZ-7124M-R19881996Synchro Assembly 3-4 (Complete incl Dogs & Springs) $105.33
6F75Z-7124DD19972000Syncro Assembly 1/2$86.67
6M5R2-2.5B1997UpSynchro Assembly 3-4$86.67
14RKM5R219881991Syncro Ring Kit non updated kit F150$39.93
14RKM5R2-L1992UpSyncro Ring Kit Later Style$39.93
TRSM5R2-K31988UpSynchro Key & Spring Kit 1-2$15.78
N.I.TRSSRK24819971998Synchro 5th & Reverse (1 Piece Synchros, 42 T ) $353.93
N.I.TRSSRK248A19971998Synchro 5th & Reverse (1 Piece Synchro, 33 T )$32.46
N.I.TRSSRK248C2000UpSynchro (3 Piece 2nd )$301.76
6XL-3Z-7107A1997UpSyncro Ring 3rd F150$32.00

M5R2 Forks

99222-05251988UpFork Roll Pin$2.96
E8TZ-7243E19881991Fork 5th Reverse Non Updated$73.33
56F-1TZ-7230A-R19871995Fork 1-2 (Iron) F150$38.67
F1TZ-7231A-R19881995Fork 3-4$36.67
56F1TZ7289C1992UpFork5th Reverse (Updated)$105.96
56F75Z7230BA1997UpFork 1-2 (Aluminum)$28.25
56F75Z-7231AA1997UpFork 3-4 (Aluminum)$154.16
56M5R2-23A19871995Fork 3-4 (Iron)$48.56
MWTM5R2-23AA1996Only Fork 1/2 Cast Iron$48.56
MWTM5R2-23AB1996Only Ford 3/4 Cast Iron$47.87

M5R2 Gears

8TZ-7072BGear 5th Main Shaft Spacer$10.00
E8TZ-7100E1988UpGear 1st$33.93
16E8TZ-7101B-R1988UpGear 3rd$70.98
E8TZ-7102D1988UpGear 2nd$78.33
E8TZ-7107E-RBlocker Reverse Non Updated $47.12
E8TZ-7141B1988UpReverse Idler Asembly$20.00
E8TZ-7142B1988UpGear Reverse Main Shaft$20.00
E8TZ-7N112B1988UpSpacer 3/4$2.00
F0TZ7C391E1988Up5th Reverse Update Kit F150 $580.00
36F1TZ-7158C-R1992UpGear 5th Counter Shaft(33 T Synchro) $70.08
36F1TZ-7158-D19881991Gear 5th Counter Shaft (42 T Synchro) Non Updated 1988-1991 $53.93
M5R2-3619881991Gear Reverse Counter Shaft 15T non Updated$104.00
M5R2-36A1992 UpGear Reverse Counter Shaft 15T Updated$85.33

M5R2 Shafts

5E8TZ-7017E-R19881996Shaft Input (11″)$58.45
17E8TZ7061C19881991Shaft with Speedo 2WD$106.00
17E8TZ-7061D-R19881996Shaft Main(4WD) $105.93
32E8TZ-7113B-R1988UpShaft Cluster (37-31-24-15)$70.98
17F2TZ-7061E19881992Shaft Main 2WD$106.67
5F65Z-7017AA1997UpShaft Input (11 3/8″)$75.95
17F65Z-7061AA1997UpShaft Main 4WD$125.00
N.I.E8TZ-7277A1988UpShift Stick Rubber Retainer $13.33
N.I.F1TZ-7242B1988UpShaft 5/Reverse $44.45

M5R2 Shift Components

F1TZ-7243B1988UpShift Lever 5th Reverse $48.57
N.I.F5TZ-7228A1988UpShifter Seat$2.60
M50-P11988UpShifter Pin $2.00
N.I.TRSM5R1-1111988UpShift Boot Bolts)$0.59
M5R2-TC1988UpTop Cover Rebuilt with forks$166.67
Core deposit of above top cover$250.00
N.I.TRSM5R2-1019881995Shifter Stub Kit (Includes Retainer, 3 Bolts, 2 Washers, 2 Donuts)$68.00

M5R2 Case, Cover & Housing

F1TZ-7243B1988UpShift Lever 5th Reverse $48.57
N.I.F5TZ-7228A1988UpShifter Seat$2.60
M50-P11988UpShifter Pin $2.00
N.I.555-108A19881996Rubber Plug Shift Rail$1.00
N.I.E8TZ-17285A19881991Speedo Gear Purple 6 Teeth$15.00
N.I.E8TZ-17285B19881991Speedo Gear White 7 Teeth$15.00
N.I.E8TZ-17285C19881991Speedo Gear Green 8 Teeth$15.00
N.I.E8TZ-7029D19881996Shim Oil Bafle$3.39
N.I.E8TZ-7030A19881999Snap Ring Main Shaft 3/4$4.00
48E8TZ-7040B-R1988UpOil Baffel Full Size$4.00
3E8TZ-7046B1988UpInput Oil Slinger$4.00
N.I.E8TZ-7059A19881999Snap Ring Speedo$3.00
23E8TZ-7085B1988UpRear Retainer Plate$16.41
N.I.E8TZ-7A174BOil Cup Rear$3.00
48E8TZ-7A174D1988UpOil Baffel$13.26
28E8TZ-7B364B1988UpNut, Main Shaft$15.00
43E8TZ-7N170A1988UpNut Locking Counter Shaft$10.00
N.I.E8TZ-BOLTCBolt Tail Housing$1.00
M50-P11988UpInterlock Pin$2.00
N.I.M5R1-169GSpeedo Gear$15.00
44R8TZ-7050B1988UpFront Bearing Retainer$46.66
TRS4764841988UpTop Cover Soft Plug (Rear) (Steel)$2.15
N.I.TRSFK-M5R21988UpFront Retainer & Case Repair Kit$75.95
1M5R2-SMK1988UpInput Shim Kit$26.07
N.I.M5R1-1111988UpShift Boot Bolts$0.59
N.I.TRSM5R2-1019881995Shifter Stub Kit (Includes Retainer, 3 Bolts, 2 Washers, 2 Donuts) $68.00

M5R2 Miscellaneous

N.I.555-108A19881996Rubber Plug Shift Rail$1.00
N.I.E8TZ-17285A19881991Speedo Gear Purple 6 Teeth$15.00
N.I.E8TZ-17285B19881991Speedo Gear White 7 Teeth$15.00
N.I.E8TZ-17285C19881991Speedo Gear Green 8 Teeth$15.00
N.I.E8TZ-7029D19881996Shim Oil Bafle$3.39
N.I.E8TZ-7030A19881999Snap Ring Main Shaft 3/4$4.00
48E8TZ-7040B-R1988UpOil Baffel Full Size$4.00
3E8TZ-7046B1988UpInput Oil Slinger$4.00
N.I.E8TZ-7059A19881999Snap Ring Speedo$3.00
23E8TZ-7085B1988UpRear Retainer Plate$16.41
N.I.E8TZ-7A174BOil Cup Rear$3.00
48E8TZ-7A174D1988UpOil Baffel$13.26
28E8TZ-7B364B1988UpNut, Main Shaft$15.00
`43E8TZ-BOLTC1988UpNut Locking Counter Shaft$1.00
N.I.E8TZ-7N170ABolt Tail Housing$10.00
M50-P11988UpInterlock Pin$2.00
N.I.M5R1-169GSpeedo Gear$15.00
TRS4764841988UpTop Cover Soft Plug (Rear) (Steel)$2.15
`43TRS4767971988UpNut, Counter Shaft (Cluster)$10.00
N.I.TRSFK-M5R21988UpFront Retainer & Case Repair Kit$75.95

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Ford used a variety of 5 speed manual transmissions in their compact and full-size truck lines, beginning in the 1980's. Virtually all of these transmissions were outsourced and changed frequently, particularly in the compact lines. But two of their most prevalent models were introduced in 1988; produced by Mazda for Ford applications - predominantly Ranger / Explorer & F-150 / Bronco. The main case has an integral bellhousing and is 'top loader' style with lid over most of main case containing the shift rails. The exterior is all aluminum. There is a 'light duty' R1 version used by the compact trucks and a 'medium duty' R2 version is used by the full size trucks. They are similar in design but have few parts in common. The true names are M5OD-R1 and M5OD-R2 but many people shorten this to M5R1 and M5R2.

This gets more confusing because the moniker M5OD, which simply means manual 5 speed w/ overdrive, was used within Ford to loosely describe other transmissions too. For example, the ZF S5-42 & S5-47 found in heavier 1987-2001 full-size trucks (GVWR>8500) is referred to as the M5OD-HD despite being unrelated. And so it is better to refer to these as Mazda R1 & R2 for clarity.

Even more, the division of Mazda that produces components like these transmissions is often referred by the original name for Mazda - Toyo Kogyo. This would not be a big deal except that many 1983-1987 Ranger used predecessors to the M5R1, known as TK4 and TK5, which are unrelated to the R1 but loosely referred to as Toyo Kogyo trans. In reality, any trans made by Mazda is a Toyo Kogyo trans; some literature for the R1 & R2 refer to them as Toyo Kogyo as well. And so it is best focus on the model and year rather than the brand. The R1 is easily discerned from other Ranger 5 speed transmissions by the solid main case with integral bellhousing; the earlier TK's and Mitsubishi units have separate bellhousings and bolt-on oil pans. For F-series it's a little simpler because there was no 5 speed prior to the R2 - only the concurrent ZF for GVWR > 8500, and while both have integral bellhousings, only the ZF has PTO provisions (small covers near bottom of case).

We offer complete aftermarket short throw shifter kits for all models listed; please refer to the Shifters page to find your model

M5OD-R1

  • 1988–2011 Ford Ranger (North America, all except 2.9L V6 before 1991)
  • 1988–1995 Ford Aerostar
  • 1991–2002 Ford Explorer
  • 1991–2003 Ford Explorer Sport
  • 2001–2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • 1991-1994 Mazda Navajo
  • 1994-2009 Mazda B-series pickup (North America)

* 2001+ models w/ 4.0L SOHC V6 use an 'HD' version of the R1 but shifter is no different

Transmission

M5OD-R2

M5R1 Transmission For Sale, M5OD R1 Rebuild

  • 1988–1996 Ford Bronco
  • 1988–2008 Ford F-150
  • 1988–1999 Ford F-250 (GVWR < 8500)

Others

The 1989-1995 Thunderbird SC and global 2006-2011 Mazda BT50 / Ford Ranger & 2007-2010 Everest w/ diesel use variants of the Mazda R1 but with a shifter mounted to the tailhousing rather than on the lid. We are interested in developing a shifter for the BT50; if you are interested, email us.


This page is primarily to discuss the shifter aspects between the North American truck models. The easiest way to differentiate an R1 from an R2 is by shifter position on the lid. For the R1, the shifter is located near the rear of the lid. For the R2, the shifter is located near the middle of the lid. The lid is not is the only difference, just the most obvious; in fact they share few common parts and within each model even there are significant changes every few years that make swapping difficult. But as far as the shifter is concerned, luckily we can simplify; there is an early and late version of each model defined by distance from stub tip to flange gasket:

ModelYearsStock stub length (overall)Projection below gasket
R11988-1994118 mm70 mm
1995-2011127 mm78.5 mm
R21988-1996129 mm80 mm
1997-1998143 mm
1999-2008144 mm91 mm

(to convert from mm to inches, divide by 25.4)

Due to the varying stub depths, it is critical to use the correct stub to achieve sufficient engagement for proper operation. If your trans is not original or has been rebuilt, it could require different shifter parts if the lid has been changed. Theoretically you can convert between early and late models by simply swapping the lid but beware of changes like reverse light switch position (also R1 & R2 lids are not cross-compatible). If you don't have the correct stock stub to reference, measure from the shifter gasket surface to the bottom of the notch in the rail inside the trans and compare with the projection measurements in chart above.

If you want to learn the finer nuances about the internal parts and other aspects of these transmissions, there are various sources across the web BUT beware that the information is not always reliable or may specify the wrong model years. One interesting source for M5R1 miscellany can be found here

M5R2 Tag IDs (not reliable if lid swapped):

Mazda 5 Speed Transmission F150

Bronco (Full Size) 1988-1992
EngineYearsTag Number
All1988-1992E8TA-JC
E8TA-JD
E8TA-JE
E8TA-JF
E9TA-BA
F1TA-GA
F1TA-GB
F1TA-GC
F150 Pickup 4X2
EngineYearsTag Number
All1988-19922.73, 3.08 axle 8t speedometer drive
E8TA-YC
E8TA-ED
E8TA-YE
E8TA-EF
E9TA-CA
F1TA-HA
F1TA-HB
F1TA-HC
3.55, 4.10 axle, 7t speedometer drive
E8TA-DC
E8TA-DD
E8TA-DE
E8TA-DF
E9TA-AA
F1TA-FA
F1TA-FB
F1TA-FC
All1992-1996W/ Electronic speed sensor
F2TA-KA
4.2L / 2561997-1998F65A-AD
F75A-AA
4.2L / 2561999-2003XL34-VB
XL34-VC
4.6L / 2811997-1998F65A-ED
F75A-CA
F85A-CA
4.6L / 2811999-2003XL34-YA
XL34-YB
XL34-YC
5.4L / 3302002-2003XL34-YA
XL34-YB
XL34-YC
F150 Pickup 4X4
EngineYearsTag Number
All1988-1996E8TA-JC
E8TA-JD
E8TA-JE
E8TA-JF
E9TA-BA
F1TA-GA
F1TA-GB
F1TA-GC
4.2L / 2561997-1998F65A-BD
F75A-BA
4.2L / 2561999-2003XL34-XB
XL34-XC
4.6L / 2811997-1998F65A-BD
F75A-DA
F85A-DA
4.6L / 2811999-2003XL34-ZB
XL34-ZC
5.4L / 3302002-2003XL34-ZB
XL34-ZC
F250 Pickup 4X2
EngineYearsTag Number
4.9L / 300
5.0L / 302
5.8L / 351
1988-19922.73, 3.08 rear axle, 8t speedometer drive
E8TA-YC
E8TA-YD
E8TA-YE
E8TA-YF
E9TA-CA
F1TA-HA
F1TA-HB
F1TA-HC
3.55, 4.10 rear axle, 7t speedometer drive
E8TA-DC
E8TA-DD
E8TA-DE
E8TA-DF
E9TA-AA
F1TA-FA
F1TA-FB
F1TA-FC
4.9L / 300
5.0L / 302
5.8L / 351
1992-1996W/ Electronic speed sensor
F2TA-KA
4.2L / 2561997-1998F65A-AD
F75A-AA
4.6L / 2811997-1998F65A-ED
F75A-CA
F85A-CA
4.6L / 2811999XL34-YA
XL34-YB
XL34-YC
F250 Pickup 4X4
EngineYearsTag Number
All1988-1996E8TA-JC
E8TA-JD
E8TA-JE
E8TA-JF
E9TA-BA
F1TA-GA
F1TA-GB
F1TA-GC
4.2L / 2561997-1998F65A-BD
F75A-BA
4.6L /02811997-1998F65A-FD
F75A-DA
F85A-DA
4.6L /02811999XL-34-ZB
XL34-ZC